Jim was an antique dealer and auctioneer in northeast Wisconsin for many years and was the owner of Bargain Nook

Jim began in the auction business at the age of 18 and spent 60 years as one-half of O’Brien Brothers

In 1958 Jim entered the auction business and later earned his real estate broker license. He was actively involved in

Jay was a graduate of the Mason City College of Auctioneering in Mason City, Iowa. He owned Clarke & Associates,